AFRICA IN WORLD POLITICS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SBU440	AFRICA IN WORLD POLITICS	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assoc.Prof. BÜLENT İLHAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to introduce detailed information regarding the political life in Africa, political history, political culture and developments, conflicts in the region and with other regions.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include, political history of Africa, colonisation, gaining independence, problems in the post-colonial process, ethnic and cultural differences, formation of political culture, conflicts and solutions.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Debate on the involvement of Africa to the world economy and political arena
Evaluate conflicts in Africa and possible solutions in the light of existing theories
Analyze relations changing between African states, regions and regions out of Africa
Evaluate political processes in Africa within an international, communal, political and economic context

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction, A General Overview to the African States and Communities	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
2	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Historical Life of Africa Before Colonization	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Colonization and Liberation Movements	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Africa in the Post-Colonial	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
5	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Political Systems in Africa	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Political Systems in Africa	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
7	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Ethnic Policies	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Political Violence	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
10	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Political Violence	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
11	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Economic Violence	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
12	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Culture, Morals and Religion in Africa	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
13	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Changes Confronted During the Involvement to Political Geography and International Arena	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
14	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Present Day Conflicts and Problems	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
15	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	General Evaluation	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Dowden, R. (2010), Africa: Altered States, Ordinary Miracles, PublicAffairs, New York.
Herbst, J. (2000), States and Power in Africa, Princeton University Press.
Ermagan, I. (2018), Dunya Siyasetinde Afrika, Nobel Academic Publications.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences. (Bloom 1)
2	Evaluate the economic environment and overall sustainability of firms. (Bloom 4)

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate principles and concepts of economics and finance with other disciplines. (Bloom 4)
2	Define principles, concepts, methods and theories related with economics and finance. (Bloom 1)

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interpret the charts and tables related to the field. (Bloom 2)

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the theoretical models of economic policies which have direct or indirect effects by using the facts and dynamics of the economic system.(Bloom 4)
2	Analyze economic and financial reports. ((bloom 4)
3	Use basic mathematics, statistics and econometric methods and tools to solve economic and financial problems. (Bloom 3)
4	Interpret the operation of current economic, political and social events by using institutional information related with Economics and Finance.(Bloom 2)

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Organize economic and financial activities in humanitarian and social terms with adherence to ethics. (Bloom 4).

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Develop a critical perspective on national and international economic, political, social, financial and development problems. (bloom 6)

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow the agenda on economics, politics and social issues and improve himself/ herself. (bloom 6)

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze current issues and problems by using the structure and properties of Macro and Microeconomics and variables. (Bloom 4)
2	Evaluate the effectiveness of the general economic system and public policies and their effects on markets and basic economic variables.(Bloom 4)
3	Analyze the cause and effect relationships between the relevant economic variables. (Bloom 4)
4	Evaluate the expected trends and portfolio analyzes in interest and exchange rates within the framework of the general financial system. (Bloom 4)

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	5	65
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	12	12
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	10	10
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	31	0	131